Itea virginica
SWEETSPIRE, TASSEL WHITE
Iteaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: mid green; purple-red in autumn
 
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Itea virginica
SWEETSPIRE, TASSEL WHITE
Iteaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: mid green; purple-red in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, formal hedge, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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